Demetrius and the Gladiators

Name: Demetrius and the Gladiators
Genre: Adventure, History, Drama
Released: 1954-06-16
Duration: 1 h 41 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget, Anne Bancroft

1954·Movie·NR·101 min·★ 6.5(90)

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“It begins where "The Robe" left off!”

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

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About Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators is a 1954 English-language adventure, history and drama film directed by Delmer Daves. The cast is led by Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Mometu.

Demetrius and the Gladiators was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 16, 1954, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $26 million worldwide.

Director: Delmer Daves
Writers: Philip Dunne
Release date: June 16, 1954
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $26 million
Production: 20th Century Fox

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Demetrius and the Gladiators cast & crew

Demetrius and the Gladiators was directed by Delmer Daves and written by Philip Dunne.

The cast features Victor Mature as Demetrius, Susan Hayward as Messalina, Michael Rennie as Peter, Debra Paget as Lucia, Anne Bancroft as Paula, and Jay Robinson as Caligula.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Franz Waxman, cinematography is by Milton Krasner, and it was produced by Frank Ross.

Is Demetrius and the Gladiators worth watching?

Demetrius and the Gladiators holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 90 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, history, and drama, Demetrius and the Gladiators is worth a place on your watchlist.

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